Category: Beaches

Do you want to take a mancation but haven’t decided where to go? Are you unsure of what a “mancation” actually is? Do you want to make sure that there is plenty to do for all the guys on your trip? No worries because the definition of mancation means getting your bros together and heading to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for the time of your life!

No joke, there is so much for a group of guys to do in Puerto Plata. First on the agenda, you will need to rent a villa. A villa is far better than any other accommodation because you and all your buddies will be together under one roof. You’ll have a variety of luxury amenities available to you that will blow your mind, including your own pool and personal chef!

The number of excursions in Puerto Plata is immense. If you’re a group of active guys, there’s golf, windsurfing, kiteboarding, whitewater rafting, deep sea fishing, hiking, climbing, snorkeling, ATVs, gambling at the casino, we could go on for days. There are so many activities central to Puerto Plata and you won’t want to miss a beat.

If you and your buds so choose, there is plenty of nightlife all around you. You certainly won’t need to overexert yourselves to get to these places. Bars and restaurants, both on and off the beach, have cool atmospheres, great drinks and amazing food.

Now, if you all like to golf, we recommend Playa Dorada and Los Mangos golf courses. As you can imagine, these courses sit within lush surroundings with beautiful views of the ocean, the mountains and the island. Playa Dorada is an amazing world-class golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Los Mangos is a formidable course providing the best scenery. Both courses have pro shops and rental services. A round of golf includes a caddy, a golf cart and plenty of challenges.

Try your hand at scuba diving, and you will be diving right off the continental shelf. The diving is amazing because of the drop not far off the coast where you’ll have visibility of sea life ranging from tropical fish to sea turtles to almost every sea creature you could ever imagine. Scuba diving in Puerto Plata is incredible.

Take a tour of Brugal Rum Factory where you’ll be able to sample premium rum that is literally a world favorite. Tour cigar factories where you’ll enjoy the experience of rolling your own cigar and partaking in a few great cigars. These two tours can provide you and your friends a relaxing time while experiencing a bit of the island life.

This is a vacation for men, young and old or generally in between. Puerto Plata is just the place to go for everything you have ever wanted to do, but in one beautiful location. The weather is perfect, the golf is fantastic, the watersports are amazing, the tours are entertaining and the nightlife is what you make of it. You couldn’t possibly ask for more! It’s time for a mancation, visit Puerto Plata!

What are your plans for your next mancation? Let us know in the comment section below.

There is so much to do and see in Puerto Plata that accomplishing it all in one weekend will be tough, but we have no doubt that you will succeed in having a great time. Whether your getaway will be with friends, family, or just your significant other, planning a weekend getaway will help you to recharge and escape the mundane of every day life. Of course, you will need to plan the time of year of your quick getaway in Puerto Plata, choose your flights, select the size of your villa, and choose from the many exciting activities Puerto Plata has to offer.

First and foremost, choose the time of year that best suits you. Puerto Plata offers a minimal to moderate range in air temperature, water temperature and wind. If you and your guests are not fans of high humidity, then planning your getaway around the months of July, August and September is a good idea for you. If you are all big fans of warm weather and warm tropical waters, the “winter” months in Puerto Plata will greatly resonate with you. Who knows, you may even extend your weekend getaway into a one or two week getaway!

Finding flights for everyone involved can easily become complicated. Have someone help you with your flights, or better yet find a travel agent with the ability to work with everyone’s time constraints, time zones and special needs. You will want everyone to arrive around the same time so a travel agent may very well be your best option.

When staying in a villa, you are provided with a vast number of amenities you wouldn’t ordinarily experience when staying in a hotel. Perks such as a private pool and a private Chef will allow you to decide if you prefer to head out to a local restaurant for breakfast or enjoy it with your travel companion(s) poolside in the privacy of your villa. Due diligence is key, so make sure to read the many Inside Puerto Plata blog posts to gain a full understanding about Puerto Plata, the local cuisine, top rated restaurants, excursions, monthly events and beautiful beaches.

Activities are aplenty in Puerto Plata. It will be very difficult for you to narrow down your “to-do” list, as the number of once in a lifetime excursions, activities and events are plentiful. Therefore, when on a weekend getaway in Puerto Plata and stretched for time, researching and deciding on your top activity selections is key. Day trips to Punta Rusia or Cayo Paraiso on a luxury yacht to snorkel and relax is one of the many fabulous activities that must be added to your list. The cable car ride up to Mount Isabel de Torres followed by shopping, drinks and dinner is another day of fun altogether. Visit Damajaqua Cascades, or 27 Waterfalls, to see the absolute beauty surrounding Puerto Plata. You will hike, jump from cliffs into cool springs and experience the beautiful landscape all in one day. Are you a golf lover? If so, 18 holes at the famous Playa Dorada Golf Course is a must, followed by a trip to the beach to relax and enjoy the cool ocean water.

Puerto Plata has an endless array of options for each and every visitor. Follow these tips when planning your weekend getaway and you are guaranteed to experience the weekend of your life!

A vacation in beautiful Puerto Plata is always a wonderful experience. However, vacationing in Puerto Plata during Easter is simply heavenly! Gathering your loved ones and heading to Puerto Plata during Easter is a vacation that cannot be missed! Easter is a celebratory time for Dominicans both at home and abroad and you will want to be a part of celebrating this holy holiday in Puerto Plata.

Most often referred to as Holy Week, Easter is one of the more crowded holidays occurring throughout the year. Vacationers from around the world flock to gorgeous Puerto Plata in religious jubilation and to experience the exciting atmosphere and festivities.

You may be surprised to find out that a few things change during Easter in Puerto Plata. First, alcohol is not served in bars or restaurants beginning on Good Friday through Easter Sunday. Second, the beaches come alive with large numbers of people, locals and tourists alike. Due to the fact that Easter is a holiday and vacation time for locals as well, you will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with the warm and welcoming Puerto Platenos. Third, for safety reasons, motorized water sports are also halted during this holiday period. With so many people in the water and on the beaches, the city of Puerto Plata finds that it is too dangerous to have vehicles such as jet skis propelling through the waters.

During Easter, many Dominican residents are on vacation so this is prime time to settle in and make a few new friends. Locals are happy and lively when at rest, so if you have any questions about this fantastic city, don’t be shy and start up a conversation. Find out what makes the people that call Puerto Plata home love their city so very much. Inquire about their favorite restaurants and activities. The information you will receive is priceless and the friendships you make could potentially last forever.

International travelers flock to Puerto Plata to relax and rejuvenate while also paying religious observance. We are hoping you booked your accommodations early since most villas and hotels are booked far in advance and usually booked at 100% capacity during Holy Week. Puerto Plata is one place where everyone wants to vacation, so keep this in mind when considering Puerto Plata as your Easter vacation destination next year.

Puerto Plata’s weather during Easter is picture perfect; being out and about should be at the top of your list so make sure to plan an excursion or two during your Easter holiday. There are so many excursions to choose from, all equally as beautiful and exciting as the next.

Easter is a very special holiday in Puerto Plata and wonderful when spending it with the ones you love. Take Easter to the next level and spend it vacationing in Puerto Plata; there is a good chance that it will be your best Easter ever!

Whether it’s the first generation or the second generation that plans your exciting vacation, the time you will spend together is priceless. You may not know it yet but you are creating memories that will be cherished for many years to come. Exploring, experiencing, and relaxing together in Puerto Plata will help your family to bond while growing even closer.

Gather your loved ones and plan the vacation together. Depending on the ages of your family members, you will want everyone’s input on the vacation destination, planned activities and excursions, and even the travel details. Accommodating each family member’s special request may prove challenging, but if each family member is able to pick at least one activity, you will be looking forward to a very successful and enjoyable vacation.

Choose an accommodation that will suit your entire family. Choosing to stay in a villa is both a smart and wonderful choice, as you will have the opportunity to stay together in a luxury setting, ranging in size from 3 – 7 bedrooms; that’s a whopping 14 family members a villa can accommodate. If your family is like most, everyone will be more than happy having their own bedroom. Don’t forget the many luxury villa perks, such as a private pool, private chef and the fact that the entire family can relax together under one roof, while sharing meals together, cooking together and making memories together.

Plan your activities to fit everyone’s requirements. If you have older parents or young children, hiking and climbing may not be at the top of your list of choice activities. Not to worry, Puerto Plata offers a variety of activities to suit every age and ability. A trip to Ocean World Adventure Park is perfect for all, especially families with children. The famous Puerto Plata Cable Car Tours will accommodate all ages, and is a breathtaking experience you and your family will not soon forget. Puerto Plata beaches are both beautiful and numerous, so why not spend a day relaxing on the gorgeous white Dominican sand you hear so much about? Remember, there are activities and excursions that will accommodate every age and ability, guaranteeing a great time to be had by all.

Remember to take time for yourself. Whether its solely you or maybe you and your significant other, it is important to take a little time away from everyone to create private memories while in beautiful Puerto Plata. If you have young children, ask their grandparents, aunt or uncle to babysit for the night, while you and your love sip champagne at the fabulous PURE nightclub. If a day outing is more appealing, the many romantic and wonderful restaurants, such as Mares Restaurant & Pool Lounge, can’t be missed! Wherever the destination may be, its imperative you take a few hours for just yourself or the two of you.

Take as many pictures as possible. We are warning you now; you will want to have the beautiful and exciting memories you experience in Puerto Plata captured on film or video. Because busy schedules often prevail, you may not find the time to take as many of these multigenerational vacations as you would like. Therefore, use this time together wisely and document, document, document! Time flies and memories fade but you will always have your heartwarming pictures and videos to return to over and over again.

Three or more generations of family members don’t often find the time to travel together. Follow these simple yet important tips and you are guaranteed a wonderful vacation, and to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Without a doubt, you have probably heard of the town of Sosúa. What you probably did not know is that there is much more to see in Sosúa than its wonderful beach, as it is a town that offers history, architecture and an “alive” feeling. The people that live in Sosúa are kind, friendly, full of energy and excited to share just about any information they can about the place they call home.

Located 38 km east of Puerto Plata, Sosúa was settled by roughly 700 to 800 Jewish refugees during the Second World War who developed a thriving dairy business while living in Sosúa. Although many of these Jewish settlers and their families no longer reside in Sosúa, the dairy business stayed intact causing foreigners to move in from countries such as Canada, America, Austria and Germany. Not long after, tourists began flocking to this small town and helped it become the hotspot that it is today.

Sosúa boasts Castillo Mundo King or Castle of the King of the World. It is a unique and bizarre building filled with art, wood and rock carvings, sculptures and even some extraterrestrial beings from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and “beyond”. This thoughtfully filled, one-of-a-kind museum also hosts some of the best views in town.

After an educational stop, make sure to hit the beach and watch the windsurfers. Even better, take the time to dive or snorkel; the reefs that lay just beyond the beach are full of colorful, tropical fish and many other exquisite sea creatures. Hop on a boat and travel out into the ocean to partake in some of the best deep sea diving the world has to offer. The boats leave right off the beach making it very easy for those interested to find such an excursion. Sosúa Beach is both breathtaking and welcoming to those who love being in or on the water.

If you love being at the beach but do not want to be actively involved in the water, check out the many shops and restaurants along the shore. Locals in the area sell handmade wood and rock carvings, artistry, as well as beach wear items such as hats, cover-ups, and shirts. Restaurants such as Britannia Pub and Grill offer great food and live music for its guests. Embocca Restaurant serves up Mediterranean cuisine infused with Caribbean flavors, offering creations so unique that it makes locals and tourists come back for more.

Sosúa offers beauty, history, culture, restaurants, bars, and sites to keep locals and tourists alike happy, healthy and satisfied. While visiting Puerto Plata, a trip to Sosúa is one that can’t be missed.

When in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic there are several cities in the surrounding areas that are worth spending some quality time exploring. Located 38 km east of Puerto Plata, Cabarete’s many sights and activities will have every visitor entertained and coming back for more.